Karla Arroyo

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Karla is a bilingual (English and Spanish) social journalist who covers Black and brown people with lived experiences of hair discrimination. She is the founder and community manager of The Deeper Than Hair Newsletter, a monthly service providing its subscribers with the latest CROWN Act-related news and resources like advocacy letters they can use to address their employer, school or legislators. Karla carries 4 years of online community management experience coupled with 7 years of storytelling experience. She is actively seeking full-time roles in the community management and communications sectors within higher education institutions, non-profits, publications and lifestyle brands. Karla is a NYC native and is of Dominican descent. She enjoys working out, discovering new music and traveling. Connect with her on Twitter: @karleezysway.

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What your resources looking like? A how-to for Black LGBTQ communities

In honor of Pride Month and to show our solidarity with the trans community, we have compiled a list of viable resources members can utilize.

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Check your privilege: How to approach BLM if you’re not Black

A guide for privileged white folks on how to approach the ongoing Black Lives Matter movement and the Black community in general.

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Trump’s denial of patient protections has left the LGBTQ community at risk

Recently, President Donald Trump reversed a protection that serves transgender people and women who seek abortions. LGBTQ+ members and allies reacted.

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The wrath of cancel culture: 5 celebs canceled during the BLM movement

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Reactions to Spongebob’s involvement in the LGBTQ community

On June 12, Nickelodeon announced via Twitter that Spongebob Squarepants is part of the LGBTQ community. Twitter users reacted by using #SpongebobIsGay.

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My textbook approach to navigating Black history the right way

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What’s Kendrick Lamar cooking up? 5 times his songs addressed BLM

Kendrick Lamar’s music often speaks to the Black experience in the U.S. Let’s take a look at some of his iconic songs/performances that support #BLM.

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#TheTakeBack: The march for stolen lives & looted dreams

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Low on funds? Here’s how you can still serve justice with no money

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What does Black Leadership look like in the age of #BLM?

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